There are many Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) available to purchase in the Indian car market. And this variety of cars will keep on rising as time will pass by. Some of them will perish while the other will flourish in the domestic market. Honda recently launched the new Honda Mobilio, which is not a true MPV, and the company is expecting it to perform well. There is a MPV from Honda which is being sold in the international market for around two decades now. In the past, we agree that our market was not given the kind of importance which it is being received now. And so, Honda would launch this MPV, called as the Honda Odyssey, in India.

2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite

The Honda Odyssey currently is in its fifth generation. It was first launched in 1995 and since then, just like any other car, it has evolved exceptionally. The current generation of the Honda Odyssey flaunts its new design philosophy. Remember the Maruti Suzuki Van? As far as I remember it was the first car which I saw a pair of sliding doors. Similarly, the Honda Odyssey is blessed with such sliding doors. The difference is that the Odyssey is so huge that it can accommodate an entire Van in it! The space inside the cabin is extreme and you’d never have to complain about it. The seven seater MPV is not only spacious but luxurious as well. It will cocoon its passengers in a cloud of comfort and harmony.

The Honda Odyssey looks dashing. The front is massive with its large bumper and grille which the engineers at Honda somehow managed to combine together. The horizontal chrome lines of the grille passes beautifully to the bumper and enhances the sheer presence of the MPV. The headlights are flawless and so is the side profile. The rear end of the Odyssey is enormous and it would scare off the small cars on our roads. The tail lights are wide and broad and when lit them could provide enough light to light up the passage to your home.

This massive MPV gets its energy from a 2.4 litre i-VTEC petrol engine which has been newly developed by the Japanese in their secret facility. There is another engine as an option, a 3.5 litre V6 which produces a max power output of 248 bhp. It would be more than enough to pull the entire Odyssey along with its passengers. Even then there would be still enough power left to let you have fun.

The launch of Honda Odyssey in India had been a hot topic last year. We were expecting Honda to launch the Odyssey in India by the end of 2014 but it seems that is not going to happen. Perhaps, we would have to wait a bit longer to get our hands on this enormous MPV. We cannot comment about the price bracket which Honda would put on the Odyssey when it would be launched but we expect it to be around Rs 20-30 lakhs. Honda Odyssey would be a good competitor for the other MPVs and it could be a hit in India.

Honda Pilot  and  Odyssey  are  two   great  cars  to  own,  and  perfect  to  enjoy  a  relaxed  get  away,   the  Philippine  of   the   established  Japanese  head quartered firm  has  a  surprise  package  which is  the  Rear Entertainment System and also an accessory package and the offer is on till 31^st of March 2014.

The Rear Entertainment System is an ideal for long drives, and is equipped with remote control, wireless headphones and ten inch roof fitted DVD entertainment monitor. Apart from the amazing music accessory amenities, there are audiovisual inputs (AV) which has gaming facilities and also other multimedia amenities. Pilot and Odyssey are perfect family cars, and is packed with advanced technologies like (VCM) Variable Cylinder Management technology. The two cars offer amazing ride experiences and are highly fuel efficient.

The cars are too comfy for words; the seats can be adjusted many ways that suits consumers. The interior room is so abundant that eight sit comfortably, and there is sufficient room to store heaps of luggage. Honda has used an interesting tagline foe its classic Odyssey piece called ‘Ultimate Family Vehicle’. The phrase Ultimate Family Vehicle suits the car to the core, which is packed with advanced safety, powerful engine, grand style and high fuel efficiency. The Rear Entertainment System is an exciting package and along with the start-of-the art advanced system and also splash guards, customers can take advantage of attractive P 250,000 discount packages. Honda Pilot is tailored with an attention-grabbing theme as well called ‘Intelligent Family Adventure.’

The excitement does not end here; Honda has a thrilling package in store, different from the usual interior fitments and exterior decoration. The company is offering running boards for easy entry and exit, and this is sold with any variant of Pilot car. Those who are excited with the offer should head to showrooms on or before 31^st of March 2014 and customers can grab P100,000 discount on Pilot. The deal is not restricted to a particular showroom; those residing in any part of town can just head to showroom and make use of stunning benefits offered with Pilot and Odyssey. Further details are available on website.

Sound engineering has gone a long way, and the music system used in cars today is novel and innovative. The Rear Entertainment system has classy features especially the remote control, ten inch roof fitted DVD and remote control. The music industry has expanded like never before with the discovery of novel beats in all genres. Music is known to calm the mind, and there are scientific theories to support this statement. Cars rides are incomplete without soothing music, and are the perfect pathways to remain in a happy frame of mind amidst the stressful work atmosphere.

The fitment of Rear Entertainment system in two trendy cars Pilot and Odyssey will surely thrill consumers to the hilt. Families and friends can listen to their favorite tunes before heading to their much appreciated vacation spot. It will be interesting if a music system as dynamic as Rear Entertainment is offered in Indian made Honda cars, and running boards will come in handy for elderly population in India, who are active out goers.

Japanese automakers had announced the pricing details for the 2014 Odyssey. The Odyssey is a brilliantly designed minivan by Honda and received a full-blown makeover and it was first unveiled at the 2013 New York auto show. The latest edition of this minivan will likely be launched in the market in the month of July in 2014. The 2014 Honda Odyssey comes with a starting price of 28, 825 dollars and this is exclusive of tax and other expenses.

For all those who have not seen the 2014 Honda Odyssey, the latest model sports new and exciting styling and is equipped with an infotainment system that supports seamless Bluetooth connectivity for the very first time. This new vehicle from Honda also sports a widened view driver’s mirror, standard Pandora interface and a 4-way power passenger seat across all the models. The new Odyssey will be sold in five exciting trims. These range from the base model of the LX, apart from EX-L, EX and the top trims of the Touring Elite model and the EX-L trim. The highest trim carries a price tag of 44, 450 dollars.

Talking about the technical specifications of the new Odyssey, the new model will be powered by the same 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces a peak power output of 248 bhp and churns a maximum torque of 250 pound feet. The Japanese car manufacturer claims that the 2014 Odyssey is equipped with advanced technical updates that ensure that this stylish minivan provides class-leading fuel mileage, across all its trims. The engine of the 2014 Odyssey is linked to a six-speed automatic transmission gearbox system which is standard on all the five trims of the 2014 Odyssey.

The Touring Elite is the top, high-end trim of the 2014 Odyssey. This trim model boasts of some cutting-edge safety and comfort features. The most striking of the new and exciting features is the Touring Elite’s in-vehicle vacuum cleaning system. The new 2014 Odyssey is the first minivan that comes with a dedicated vacuum cleaner which is labeled as HondaVAC. The Honda VAC vacuum cleaner functions of the vehicle’s 12-volt electrical system.  This handy and compact vacuum cleaning system is comfortably tucked at the rear of the car.

Indeed, the Honda VAC vacuum cleaner seen in the 2014 Odyssey has been creating a lot of news ever since it was first announced. The 2014 Odyssey already created a lot of buzz when it was debuted along with the innovative in-car vacuum cleaner. The Honda VAC is also a very pricey accessory and thus, Honda rightly provides it in the top end trim model, the Touring Elite.

The new 2014 Odyssey boasts of a certified fuel mileage of 19 mpg on city roads while on highways, it offers an impressive fuel mileage of 28 mpg. The fuel mileage remains standard in all the five trim models as opposed to the outgoing model, where just the top two models featured 6-speed gearbox system  which made the lower –end model deliver faintly lower fuel mileage.

The Indian market is ready for luxurious MPVs with the already successful Toyota Innova offering quality, space and reliability for long distance journeys. In the same segment, now Honda Odyssey Diesel India launch can be announced any time now by the company. The car is expected to become the ultimate vehicle for big families with ample space, luxurious interiors and remarkable exteriors.

The Honda odyssey diesel India comes with advanced compatibility engineering body structure which is a trademark of the Honda Company. Presently it is offered with five trim models with the base LX model to the elite EX-L touring, in the global market. The same can be expected for the Indian market as well.

Design and Looks

The exteriors are world class with a great styling adapted in designing the vehicle according to the available sources. The vehicle has carved aluminum hood, striking twin bar grille, lowered front fascia, chrome trimmed fog lights, 18-inch alloy wheels, power side mirrors with turn indicators, HID headlights, power sliding doors, power tailgate, rear roofline spoiler, and also a smart entry detecting when the key fob is near to the vehicle.

The interiors are really amazing with a blend of both style and comfort in the seating design. The interiors are also done in chrome with the technologically advanced instrument panel. The driver seat comes with a 10 way power adjustments including lumbar support. The multi view rear view camera comes very handy to the drivers given them different perspectives happening behind the vehicle that is displayed on the i-MID screens.

There is also Bluetooth enabled streaming audio, USB audio interface, three row side curtain air bags, remote entry system, steering wheel mounted controls, satellite linked navigation system, flip up trash bags, push button start, cargo configurations, seat configurations and so on. It also comes with an expanded drivers mirror view, 4-way power passage seat and also standard Pandora interface in all its variants. The Honda elite version also features inbuilt vacuum cleaner to easily clean the interiors offering a fresh environment in the vehicle as and when required.

Engine and Transmission

It comes with a 3.5 liter i-VTEC V6 engine with a 6 speed automatic transmission offering an average mileage of 22mpg. The odyssey churns out horse power of 248@5700 rpm with a torque of 250@4800 rpm. It also has variable cylinder management where the vehicle is programmed to run on three, four or six cylinders depending on the power required for the drive.

Safety Features

Safety is one aspect that Honda would never compromise and the new Honda odyssey diesel India has state of the art safety features like ACE body structure that protects the occupants in frontal collisions. The anti-lock braking system allows the drive to control the steering even when applying hard braking as the force is balanced evenly by the electronic brake distribution system. Daytime running lights, active head restraints, multiple threshold front air bags, 3 point seat-belts in the front with an automatic tension system, lane departure warning system, pressure monitoring system etc. all empower the vehicle for a safe drive.

The vehicle may cost around Rs 25 lakhs to Rs 30 lakhs in the Indian markets which shall be decided once the vehicle is announced for the Indian markets. This is expected to be done by the end of this year or the coming year.

Honda Odyssey is a trendy minivan, first manufactured in 1994, and is now in its fourth-gen phase in Japanese and North American markets. The Odyssey is a grand Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV); with its exclusively stylish exterior sculpt. Car enthusiasts will be amazed with the design language of Odyssey, since it is extremely creative and different compared to other MPV’s.  The back lights sport an inverted hexagonal design and has two shades, the top portion is red and bottom is the usual white glass. The two back lights are merged by three horizontal red lines. The design is arty and imaginative indeed, the 2014 Odyssey is garnished with a neat aluminium hood, chrome decorated tail lights, the projector beam sports a stronger shade and two shade mirror clusters.

Indian’s who are fascinated with the design structure of the car, it might be launched soon. The 2014 Odyssey was showcased during the prestigious (NYIAS) New York international auto event. Honda has announced that this would be a grand family car.

The new Odyssey is inserted with a powerful 3.5 liter petrol V6 engine with 24 valves using I VTEC technology. This dynamite engine churns 246 bhp power, and the technology used is inventive with (VCM) Variable Control Management, which maneuvers on six, four or three cylinders. This technique would aid in reducing carbon-dioxide emission and energy levels, and hence deliver impressive mileage values.

The engine is attached to five speed automatic gearbox; more loaded versions will have six speed automatic gearbox options. Families can be guaranteed of optimum safety and will be constructed with a couple of airbags in drivers compartment, and (ABS) anti lock brake system. To overcome harsh collision, the exteriors are tailored with advanced compatibility engineering body frame technology.

To complement its exotic exterior image the interiors will be splashed with mind blowing features to meet twenty first century aspirations with potent air conditioner, digital infotainment devise and eight inch Liquid-crystal display (LCD) screen, and triple zone climate control. The comfort levels will be pretty supreme as well, where seats in drivers compartment can be adjusted in eight various ways. There are sliding doors in middle compartment, to facilitate easy entry and exit. The top end variants will have middle row seats which can be adjusted in many directions. To complete the posh interior picture, there is a world class music system with Bluetooth connectivity, and the steering wheel is mounted with audio controls.

The interiors are also packed with new technologies that define a smarter way of living with Honda Link smartphone app that enables the owner to set up live radio station, and listen to breaking news and latest happenings on Twitter and Facebook.

The car is nothing but exquisite from all angels, there are neat free flowing graphics in its side profile. The classy eighteen inch alloy wheels heighten the stunning appeal of the car to a whole new level.

Another outstanding technology feature to note is the (VAC) Vacuum system, with this system the electric motor continues to remain recharged when the engine is in motion for a maximum period of 8 minutes even when the car is in the switch off mode.

The 2014 Odyssey is a representation of a car splashed with futuristic technology insertions to meet the challenges of fast paced life.

The Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) segment is becoming immensely popular in India, and the car companies are releasing new products in the market. However, there is still no really luxurious MPV model in India. The segment leader, Toyota Innova has been an all time favorite owing to its impressive space, premium quality and off course brand reliability. The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has also achieved huge success in the market. Looking at the example of the massive and classy Innova’s growing success it can be safely said that even more luxurious and plush MPVs can also soon find its way in India. Mahindra is already contemplating to introduce the luxury MPV Korando Turismo from the SsangYong stable, and Honda is about to bring in a Brio based MPV quite soon in India.

Going by the impressive list of the large luxurious MPVs that are expected to hit the Indian terrain, the luxury flagship model of Honda, the new Odyssey MPV can also make its way to India.

After the massive success that Honda Cars India is witnessing in the country’s automotive industry, the Japanese luxury brand is all ready to launch a slew of new cars in India. The Indian market is also increasingly becoming a potential ground for the big luxurious vehicles. The Odyssey is a very premium MPV, and with a right price range it can be immensely popular in India.

The new 2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite was unveiled at this year’s New York International Auto Show and is termed as the ‘ultimate family vehicle’. The new Odyssey in its new form is a treat for the eyes and comes with mind blowing premium features.

The 2014 Honda Odyssey comes along with a ton of new exterior features to make it even more stunning and classy. Apart from a sparkly new exterior appeal, the MPV also features a newly styled interior that is fully loaded with added features including keyless Smart Entry, Push Button Start and the convenience of HondaLink smartphone app.

The most stunning and costliest feature of the 2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite is its exclusive vacuum cleaner that is called the HondaVAC. This powerful vacuum cleaner comes with changeable filter and container bag, with various nozzle accessories and is packed safely in its own space in the boot area of the vehicle. The HondaVAC is an all integrated compact vacuum cleaner meant for a power clean up of all the nicks and corners of the precious interior of the Odyssey. This all included and dedicated cleaning system of the Odyssey is currently the most talked about feature and has created a wave in the international auto industry.

The 2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite also packs in lots of safety features as well, such as the Expanded Driver’s View Mirror, Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Warning.

The all new 2014 Honda Odyssey has a starting price tag of $28,825. The extremely spacious, luxurious and practical Odyssey has an immense chance of making it big in India, if Honda is able to price it rightly for the Indian consumers.

Honda has revealed the pricing information for its all new 2014 Odyssey. This stunning new Honda minivan has received a complete makeover and debuted at the 2013 New York auto show. The new minivan is expected to hit the car market by July this year. The 2014 Honda Odyssey is priced starting from $28,825, for its base model which does not include tax as well as the destination fee of $830.

The all new 2014 Honda Odyssey comes with a great new styling and with an infotainment system compatible with Bluetooth connectivity for the first time. The new Honda vehicle also boasts of an expanded view driver’s mirror, a 4-way power passenger seat and a standard Pandora interface across all its models. The new 2014 Odyssey will be available in five trim models, ranging from the base LX model, followed by the EX, EX-L, Touring finally reaching the top-trim model EX-L Touring Elite version that carries the highest tag of $44,450.

As far as the technical specifications are concerned the all new 2014 Honda Odyssey will continue to get power from the same 3.5 liter V6 motor that has the capability to produce a maximum power of 248 horsepower and a peak torque of 250 lb-ft. However, according to the Japanese car maker, the new car comes with new technical updates that will ensure that vehicle offers the best-in-class fuel economy across all trims. The engine is mated to a six speed automatic transmission gearbox that is also standard across all of the new Odyssey’s five trim models.

The high-end top trim of the new 2014 Odyssey, the Touring Elite boasts of a whole host of world-class safety features and creature comfort. The most noteworthy of all these new features is the Odyssey Touring Elite’s pricey in-vehicle vacuum cleaning system. The new Odyssey becomes the first minivan to receive its exclusive vacuum cleaner that is called the HondaVAC. The HondaVAC operates on the minivan’s 12-volt electrical system and the compact and handy cleaning system is stored at the back of the car.

This new HondaVAC vacuum cleaner of the new 2014 Odyssey has also created news for itself. The 2014 Odyssey created waves during its debut with the new in-car vacuum cleaner. The HondaVac is also known to be a very expensive accessory and thus it finds its rightful place in the range topping model, the Touring Elite.

The all new 2014 Honda Odyssey now comes with a rated fuel efficiency of 19 mpg while running on the city roads and 28 mpg on the long stretches of highway, and this is standard again in all its five trims as compared against the previous model, where only the top two trim models came with the 6 speed gearbox that made the lower trims offer slightly lower fuel efficiency.

The all new 2014 Honda Odyssey is also fully equipped with all the world-class safety features including Honda’s Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning systems as well as the LaneWatch blind-spot tech.